Photo: Motor City Classic Cars
Part of the third-generation series, the 1963 Impala introduced a series of styling improvements of its own, thus contributing to the birth of the record-breaking model the nameplate evolved into only two years later.
That's because all the improvements the GM brand introduced on the third generation paid off, as they helped pave the way for a highly successful 1965 fourth-generation model whose sales exceeded more than 1 million units in the United States alone.
The 1963 Impala itself was a looker, and the beautifully restored model we have here is living proof of that.
Chevrolet offered a choice of four different V8 engines for the 1963 model year, and the 409ci (6.7-liter) unit powering this Impala convertible was one of them. It’s still the original 4-barrel Chevrolet installed when it built the car, and it’s paired with a 4-speed transmission, both working just fine.
It goes without saying the Tuxedo Black exterior is spotless, and there’s obviously no sign of rust, so everything is in the condition you’d normally expect on a new car.
The interior looks exquisite, to say the least, and the Strato bucket seats seem to be as comfortable as a living room couch. And, of course, everything is in mint condition, as there’s no other way to go for a restored car that currently costs a small fortune.
Because yes, you really can’t get a ’63 Impala 409 in tip-top shape at a low price. Not when it’s a highly optioned model coming with everything in working condition, including the air conditioning and the dash-mounted tachometer.
Sold by Motor City Classic Cars, the Impala is currently listed at $97,000, so it’s pretty clear it’s not necessarily the typical icon that everybody can own. But the price kind of makes sense after all, given this isn’t an Impala supposed to be used as a daily driver but rather a legend that would feel like home in a larger collection.
The 1963 Impala itself was a looker, and the beautifully restored model we have here is living proof of that.
Chevrolet offered a choice of four different V8 engines for the 1963 model year, and the 409ci (6.7-liter) unit powering this Impala convertible was one of them. It’s still the original 4-barrel Chevrolet installed when it built the car, and it’s paired with a 4-speed transmission, both working just fine.
It goes without saying the Tuxedo Black exterior is spotless, and there’s obviously no sign of rust, so everything is in the condition you’d normally expect on a new car.
The interior looks exquisite, to say the least, and the Strato bucket seats seem to be as comfortable as a living room couch. And, of course, everything is in mint condition, as there’s no other way to go for a restored car that currently costs a small fortune.
Because yes, you really can’t get a ’63 Impala 409 in tip-top shape at a low price. Not when it’s a highly optioned model coming with everything in working condition, including the air conditioning and the dash-mounted tachometer.
Sold by Motor City Classic Cars, the Impala is currently listed at $97,000, so it’s pretty clear it’s not necessarily the typical icon that everybody can own. But the price kind of makes sense after all, given this isn’t an Impala supposed to be used as a daily driver but rather a legend that would feel like home in a larger collection.
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